PA Farm-to-School Grant – Oct 1

Posted by PA Department of Agriculture on September 21, 2021

The purpose of the Farm-to-School program is to educate prekindergartners through fifth-graders and their families about the importance of choosing healthy, locally produced foods and increase awareness of agriculture in Pennsylvania. This initiative will also aid Pennsylvania farmers in gaining access to new markets in the Commonwealth.

Eligible applicants include school districts, charter schools, or private schools with prekindergarten classes, a kindergarten program, or elementary school classes through the fifth grade, that are located and operate within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A list of eligible projects is available at the link below.

Questions regarding this program, including the online application process, may be directed to Patrick Andrews, Bureau of Market Development, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Room 310, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408, (717) 772-1429, RA-AGFARMTOSCHOOL@pa.gov.

For more information, visit the listing in the PA Bulletin.

All applications must be received no later than 4:59 p.m. on October 1, 2021.